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Started by Gaspar, May 04, 2009, 10:00:57 AM

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Gaspar


We have a 9 month old little boy who goes through a ton of diapers, formula, and baby food.  Last week while feeding her Craig's List addiction, my wife found several offers for diapers and baby food for pennies (actually $5).

Apparently a very large chain store carries organic diapers and baby food, but is not able to sell any because of the exorbitant prices compared to Gerber or Pampers, so they dump it months before the expiration dates.  That's what the lady told her anyway.

For $5, we bought enough baby food, formula, teething crackers, snacks and diapers to last until the kid is 15 (hopefully he is not still in diapers by then).  The diapers are the expensive organic bio-degradable type, and they seem to perform "under-load" just as well as the eternal Pamper.

We need a storage unit just to store all the stuff.  It cut at least $300 a month off of our grocery expenses.
When attacked by a mob of clowns, always go for the juggler.

guido911

Thanks. I have twin nieces on the way.
Someone get Hoss a pacifier.

Conan71

Quote from: Gaspar on May 04, 2009, 10:00:57 AM
We have a 9 month old little boy who goes through a ton of diapers, formula, and baby food.  Last week while feeding her Craig's List addiction, my wife found several offers for diapers and baby food for pennies (actually $5).

Apparently a very large chain store carries organic diapers and baby food, but is not able to sell any because of the exorbitant prices compared to Gerber or Pampers, so they dump it months before the expiration dates.  That's what the lady told her anyway.

For $5, we bought enough baby food, formula, teething crackers, snacks and diapers to last until the kid is 15 (hopefully he is not still in diapers by then).  The diapers are the expensive organic bio-degradable type, and they seem to perform "under-load" just as well as the eternal Pamper.

We need a storage unit just to store all the stuff.  It cut at least $300 a month off of our grocery expenses.

For real?  No phone number to call in Nigeria or the Caribbean?  I think a buyer at a major national chain lost their job over this boner.
"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first" -Ronald Reagan

Gaspar

Yeah, and the kicker is that the woman drove all the way from Owasso to deliver the stuff and make $5.
When attacked by a mob of clowns, always go for the juggler.

Conan71

I'm quickly trying to think of uses for organic diapers and formula, but not coming up with anything- floor covering?  Cheap paint?
"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first" -Ronald Reagan

Gaspar

Quote from: Conan71 on May 04, 2009, 03:33:01 PM
I'm quickly trying to think of uses for organic diapers and formula, but not coming up with anything- floor covering?  Cheap paint?

Well, sometimes when you're on a really long road trip. . .
When attacked by a mob of clowns, always go for the juggler.

Hoss

Quote from: Conan71 on May 04, 2009, 03:33:01 PM
I'm quickly trying to think of uses for organic diapers and formula, but not coming up with anything- floor covering?  Cheap paint?

If anyone watched a re-run of SNL on Saturday, you'd know...funny.

http://recycleyourday.com/sunday-laughs-snl-poof-chewable-diapers/

custosnox

#7
Quote from: Hoss on May 04, 2009, 04:08:19 PM
If anyone watched a re-run of SNL on Saturday, you'd know...funny.

http://recycleyourday.com/sunday-laughs-snl-poof-chewable-diapers/

That is just disgusting.  And I don't even have sound on this computer...

Red Arrow

Quote from: Gaspar on May 04, 2009, 10:00:57 AM

We need a storage unit just to store all the stuff.  It cut at least $300 a month off of our grocery expenses.

You can probably find a storage unit for about $350/month.
 

RecycleMichael

I have a 10 x 35 storage unit at 10th and Memorial U-Haul for $179 a month.
Power is nothing till you use it.

FOTD

Quote from: guido911 on May 04, 2009, 11:18:35 AM
Thanks. I have twin nieces on the way.


Surely, the parents know to keep the kids far away from you for their entire life?

Conan71

Quote from: FOTD on May 05, 2009, 01:42:07 PM

Surely, the parents know to keep the kids far away from you for their entire life?

FOTD gets the laugh of the day.  :D
"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first" -Ronald Reagan

sgrizzle

Quote from: Gaspar on May 04, 2009, 10:00:57 AM
We have a 9 month old little boy who goes through a ton of diapers, formula, and baby food.  Last week while feeding her Craig's List addiction, my wife found several offers for diapers and baby food for pennies (actually $5).

Apparently a very large chain store carries organic diapers and baby food, but is not able to sell any because of the exorbitant prices compared to Gerber or Pampers, so they dump it months before the expiration dates.  That's what the lady told her anyway.

For $5, we bought enough baby food, formula, teething crackers, snacks and diapers to last until the kid is 15 (hopefully he is not still in diapers by then).  The diapers are the expensive organic bio-degradable type, and they seem to perform "under-load" just as well as the eternal Pamper.

We need a storage unit just to store all the stuff.  It cut at least $300 a month off of our grocery expenses.

Some women on craigslist are also buying formula and diapers using their WIC and/or other assistance and then selling it.

guido911

Quote from: FOTD on May 05, 2009, 01:42:07 PM

Surely, the parents know to keep the kids far away from you for their entire life?

Of course they do.
Someone get Hoss a pacifier.

Gaspar

Quote from: sgrizzle on May 05, 2009, 02:47:37 PM
Some women on craigslist are also buying formula and diapers using their WIC and/or other assistance and then selling it.

Entrepreneurs
When attacked by a mob of clowns, always go for the juggler.